English–Japanese

“music” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoミュージック (myūjikku)

Pronunciation

Romajiongaku

Example

音楽が好きです。on gaku ga su ki de su

I like music.

Illustration for 音楽 (music)

How to say “music” in Japanese

“Music” in Japanese is 音楽 (ongaku).

Presents arranged sounds as a form of expression or enjoyment rather than as random noise.

Full entry for 音楽: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 音楽

わたしは音楽が好きです。wa ta shi wa on gaku ga su ki de su

I like music.

毎朝、音楽を聞きます。mai asa on gaku o ki ki ma su

I listen to music every morning.

Tips for using 音楽

  • In everyday Japanese, 音楽 (ongaku) includes instrumental pieces and songs, whereas 歌 (uta) specifically refers to a song or singing.

Other Japanese words for “music”

好きなミュージックビデオを見ます。su ki na myū ji kku bi de o o mi ma su

I watch my favorite music video.

“music” in other languages